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June 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1401
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024, leading a coalition government in the province?
(a) Jam Kamal Khan
(b) Sarfraz Bugti
(c) Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
(d) Nawab Aslam Raisani
Explanation: Mir Sarfraz Bugti, formerly the caretaker Interior Minister, was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024 as a candidate for the PPP. His government is focused on addressing the province's complex security situation, promoting reconciliation with disgruntled elements, and overseeing mineral extraction projects like Reko Diq.
#1402
Who is the 'Supremo' of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and was recently re-elected as the party president in 2024?
(a) Shehbaz Sharif
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Hamza Shahbaz
(d) Chaudhry Nisar
Explanation: Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime Minister, remains the paramount leader of the PML-N. After returning from the UK and being cleared of various legal charges, he was re-elected unopposed as the President of PML-N in May 2024, consolidating his grip on the party's strategic decision-making.
#1403
Who is the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and remains its most influential figure despite being in detention through 2024 and 2025?
(a) Gohar Ali Khan
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Omar Ayub Khan
(d) Shibli Faraz
Explanation: Imran Khan, the former cricket star and 22nd Prime Minister, is the founder of PTI. Despite his incarceration since August 2023 and various legal challenges, he remains the central figure of the opposition politics in Pakistan, with his party candidates winning the largest number of seats in the 2024 elections as independents.
#1404
Who is the current Emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), elected in 2024 to lead the party?
(a) Siraj-ul-Haq
(b) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
(c) Munawar Hasan
(d) Liaqat Baloch
Explanation: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman was elected as the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in April 2024, succeeding Siraj-ul-Haq. Previously the head of the party in Karachi, he is known for his 'Rights of Karachi' campaign and has brought a more aggressive and proactive style of leadership to the national level.
#1405
If 1st May of a year is Tuesday, what day is 1st June of the same year?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
Explanation: May has 31 days. The number of odd days in May is 31 mod 7 = 3. Moving from 1st May to 1st June adds these 3 odd days to the current day. Tuesday + 3 days = Friday.
#1406
In a regular year, how many odd days are accumulated between January 1st and June 1st?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 4
(d) 5
Explanation: Calculate the odd days for the completed months: Jan (3) + Feb (0) + Mar (3) + Apr (2) + May (3). Total = 11 odd days. 11 mod 7 leaves a final remainder of exactly 4 odd days. Let me update the correct option to 4.
#1407
If 4th November 2024 is a Saturday, what will be the day on 4th November 2025?
(a) Sunday
(b) Monday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Wait, 2024 is a leap year, but February 29th has already passed by November. Moving from Nov 2024 to Nov 2025 crosses February 2025, which has 28 days (ordinary year). This is 365 days, yielding 1 odd day. Wait, my option logic was Monday? Saturday + 1 = Sunday. Let me correct the options to have Sunday as correct.
#1408
What is the day of the week on 5th June 2002?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: 2001 years = 2000(0) + 1(1). Jan to June 5: 3+0+3+2+3+5 = 16 = 2 odd days. Total = 1 + 2 = 3 odd days. Day 3 is Wednesday.
#1409
How many days are there from 1st April 2021 to 15th June 2021 (inclusive of both)?
(a) 75
(b) 76
(c) 77
(d) 78
Explanation: April has 30 days. May has 31 days. June has 15 days up to the given date. Total days = 30 + 31 + 15 = 76 days.
#1410
Which day of the week was 5/5/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Monday
(c) Sunday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Sunday. 3. Therefore, 5/5/2024 fell on a Sunday.
#1411
Which day of the week was 19/11/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 19/11/2024 fell on a Tuesday.
#1412
Which day of the week was 5/1/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Friday
(c) Monday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Friday. 3. Therefore, 5/1/2024 fell on a Friday.
#1413
Which day of the week was 5/9/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 5/9/2024 fell on a Thursday.
#1414
Which day of the week was 26/8/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Monday. 3. Therefore, 26/8/2024 fell on a Monday.
#1415
Which day of the week was 12/6/2024?
(a) Thursday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Tuesday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Wednesday. 3. Therefore, 12/6/2024 fell on a Wednesday.
#1416
Which day of the week was 12/10/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Saturday. 3. Therefore, 12/10/2024 fell on a Saturday.
#1417
Which day of the week was 26/12/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Thursday
(d) Tuesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Thursday. 3. Therefore, 26/12/2024 fell on a Thursday.
#1418
Which day of the week was 19/3/2024?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Monday
(d) Thursday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Tuesday. 3. Therefore, 19/3/2024 fell on a Tuesday.
#1419
Which day of the week was 26/4/2024?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Friday
(d) Monday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Friday. 3. Therefore, 26/4/2024 fell on a Friday.
#1420
Which day of the week was 19/7/2024?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Friday
(d) Wednesday
Explanation: Step-by-step solution: 1. Use Zeller's congruence to compute the day of the week. 2. After substituting the values, remainder corresponds to Friday. 3. Therefore, 19/7/2024 fell on a Friday.